“We may never be able to fully repay our veterans for the sacrifices they’ve made, but we must at least try.” Danny Aiello, Academy Award Winner and US Army Veteran

Alex Del Rio

On his third deployment to Iraq, Marine SSgt. Alex Del Rio lost both of his legs when his vehicle hit an IED. This father of four adapted to life as a double amputee, but worried about his family’s future when he was offered an inadequate pension. Today, thanks to DAV, Alex will earn a college degree, and his family’s future is bright. As you answer the call to join the DAV Honor Guard with your monthly gift, you let veterans and their families know that you have their backs.

Independent Budget Released

Each year, DAV together with PVA, VFW and AMVETS, release The Independent Budget report outlining the resources and policies required to meet the needs of the men and women who served. Following last year’s health care access crisis, the IB co-authors this year outline a detailed budget proposal to ensure sufficient funding for veterans medical care, mental health services, women veterans programs, caregiver support, timely payment of disability compensation and other critical benefits.

DAV is at the forefront of serving women veterans

As the number of women serving in the military has grown dramatically, so too has the number of female veterans. Today, 10% of America’s veterans are women, numbering almost 2.3 million. The number of women entering the VA health system has doubled in the last five years, and it is expected to double again in the next five years. DAV has worked for years to ensure that women veterans get the resources and care they need to meet their unique challenges.

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